Kathleen Ashcroft Jewellery is inspired by architecture in particular buildings that are in ruins or no longer serve a purpose. Each piece is designed and hand crafted by Kathleen in small batches, using traditional jewellery making techniques and also utilising CAD, (computer aided design). All designs are cast using the lost wax cast process and finished by hand.
Kathleen’s jewellery is created from her workshop in Plymouth, Devon
As a maker I am conscious of the impact creating can have on the environment, in order to be as green as possible, I create my work from precious metal obtained from a reputable supplier, these precious metals are equal in quality to unrecycled metals, have a positive impact on the environment and helps you and me to make considered sustainable choices when it comes to choosing handmade goods. Further to this I also utilise any waste that I have from making and recycle this into sheet metal and wire that then goes into making further pieces for you to enjoy.
I make in small batches only, very rarely hold stock and make designs on request. I have also recently been experimenting with sand casting my own designs in my workshop, which will hopefully feature in the near future.
I create my work from my small workshop in Plymouth, Devon.
